Everyday Activity Supports You (EASY) Pilot Study (EASY-Pilot)

University of British Columbia

Status: Completed

Conditions: Lifestyle

Treatments: Behavioral: Active Living Program; Behavioral: Education

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01842061

H13-00518

Details and patient eligibility

About

The investigators propose a 6-month, parallel, single-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) feasibility study of a self-management program to reduce sedentary time and increase physical activity (Sit Less to Move More) in women aged 55-70 years. The primary aim is to determine feasibility and acceptability of the intervention; and the secondary aim is to test the effect of the intervention on the primary health outcome, physical activity (mean daily step count by accelerometry) at 6 months. The investigators will also conduct an economic evaluation and a process evaluation to guide a future larger study and to inform a scaled-up implementation plan.

Enrollment: 25 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 55 to 70 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Healthy community-dwelling women aged 55-70 years who (via self-report) are not currently engaging (or in the previous 3 months) in any strength training, or <30 minutes brisk walking or moderate exercise/week
• are able to climb stairs and walk 400 meters (e.g., do not have a mobility disability).

Exclusion criteria

• Participants who receive treatment for medical conditions that preclude participation in a walking program

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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25 participants in 2 patient groups

Active Living Program

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in the intervention group will receive a self-management program designed to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity. Specifically, they will be given an EASY Program Manual with strategies to break up sitting time during the day and increase utilitarian activity; this will include a section on how to set, monitor and maintain achievable goals. They will also be offered a pedometer program, group education sessions and encouraged to use public transport by providing free bus tickets.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Active Living Program

Education

Active Comparator group

Description:

Control group participants will be offered monthly drop-in sessions that target information on general health and well-being unrelated to physical activity.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Education